Prospective Apprentices

Pre Apprenticeship Courses
Start Your Career at School
6 Easy Steps
UB Support Services (including Accommodation)
Information Links

Pre Apprenticeships 

Pre-apprenticeship programs have been conducted over many years at the University of Ballarat (TAFE Division). This is a pathway for those students wishing to gain apprenticeships in a particular trade area. The employment take-up after a student has completed one of these programs is very high as employers often ask our teaching staff for potential apprentices to employ in their businesses. 

We offer pre-apprenticeship programs in the following industry areas and all enquiries should go directly to the departments as listed, or call our info line on 1800 811 711.

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Certificate I in Electrotechnology - (Pre-Apprenticeship)
Certificate II in Automotive Technology Studies
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying)
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry )
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre Vocational)

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Start Your Career at School

VET in Schools  
If you have completed or partially completed a VET in Schools course whilst still at secondary school in any of the above mentioned Pre Apprenticeship programs, you may be eligible for Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC). Please check at the time of application to see if this is applicable to you.

Australian School Based Apprenticeships 
If you are still at secondary school you may be able to do an Australian  School-Based Apprenticeship as part of your school studies. There are a number of ways this could be managed and may include working in industry two days per week and going to school 3 days per week. For options to suit you, contact your careers coordinator at school or call the Apprenticeship Liaison Officers at your UB. 

For more options Visit the 'Other Programs' web page.

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6 Easy Steps

6 EASY STEPS TO BECOMING A TRAINEE OR AN APPRENTICE

1. Think about what areas you would like to work in (there are loads of industries that now have traineeships and apprenticeships available)

2. Update your resume

3. Visit employers to drop off your resume and discuss if they could employ you as a trainee or an apprentice (most employers these days know the steps in employing you under this program) & Talk to Group Training Australia's local office, & Visit your Local Australian Apprenticeship Centres (AAC's) & Look in newspapers for jobs advertised & Visit local Job Network Providers

4. Check employment websites for traineeships and apprenticeships that may be available outside our region

5. Consider doing a VET in Schools course or a Pre-apprenticeship Program at TAFE to gain some entry level skills

6. BE PERSISTENT!

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UB Support Services

The University has a wide range of support services available for students at each of its campuses. Staff are aware of the challenges students face moving from secondary study into tertiary education and are there to make the transition process as easy as possible.

Services available include:

• Financial, personal, welfare and vocational counselling

• Health services

• Accommodation and housing service

• Student Learning Support

Accommodation

For further information on UB accommodation for apprentices please visit the UB Accommodation Services website
Accommodation Services website
Victoria Street residence (Apprentice accommodation)
Booking Form (includes costs) (pdf)

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Information Links

Apprenticeship Job Pathways  
http://www.najobpathways.com.au

Australian Job Search
https://jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook/

Career One
http://jobs.careerone.com.au/browsejobs/list.php

Tools for your Trade
From 1 July 2005, Apprentices working in skill needs trades may be eligible to receive a tool kit to the value of $800 and a scholarship worth $1,000. Visit the web site for more information.
Tools for Your Trade Website

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